Football rumours: Could Saudi Arabia or the US be next for Lionel Messi?
1 year, 8 months ago

Football rumours: Could Saudi Arabia or the US be next for Lionel Messi?

The Independent  

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Manchester United midfield set for refresh before Friday’s transfer deadline
4 months, 1 week ago

Manchester United midfield set for refresh before Friday’s transfer deadline

The Independent  

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Richarlison rejects move to Saudi Arabia
5 months ago

Richarlison rejects move to Saudi Arabia

The Independent  

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Juventus still interested in signing Man United winger Jadon Sancho with Borussia Dortmund unlikely to pay the £40m asking fee
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Juventus still interested in signing Man United winger Jadon Sancho with Borussia Dortmund unlikely to pay the £40m asking fee

Daily Mail  

Juventus retain an interest in Jadon Sancho as Manchester United look to cut their losses this summer. Sancho joined United from Dortmund for £73m in 2021 but has struggled to settle into his rhythm under different coaches there and fell out with manager Erik ten Hag after being criticised for his approach to training. Juventus retain an interest in Jadon …

Crystal Palace propose offer of £14m for ex-Barcelona starlet with Oliver Glasner seeking defensive cover amid interest in Marc Guehi
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Crystal Palace propose offer of £14m for ex-Barcelona starlet with Oliver Glasner seeking defensive cover amid interest in Marc Guehi

Daily Mail  

Crystal Palace have opened talks to sign Chadi Riad from Real Betis this summer Crystal Palace have stepped up talks for Real Betis defender Chadi Riad after proposing an offer of £12.7million with a further £1.7m in add ons. Mail Sport exclusively revealed on Monday that Palace had opened talks for the former Barcelona centre back ahead of increased competition …

Transfer news: At least two Premier League clubs interested in Mason Greenwood
8 months ago

Transfer news: At least two Premier League clubs interested in Mason Greenwood

The Independent  

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Chelsea transfer news: Conor Gallagher, Armando Broja, Karim Benzema and more
11 months, 1 week ago

Chelsea transfer news: Conor Gallagher, Armando Broja, Karim Benzema and more

The Independent  

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David De Gea is in talks to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab with the former Manchester United star set to return to football after departing Old Trafford last summer
11 months, 1 week ago

David De Gea is in talks to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab with the former Manchester United star set to return to football after departing Old Trafford last summer

Daily Mail  

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is in talks to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab. De Gea departed United in the summer after more than a decade at Old Trafford, winning the Premier League Golden Glove in his final season at the club. David De Gea is in talks to join Al-Shabab following more than six months out …

Transfer rumours: Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier in Bayern Munich’s sights
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Transfer rumours: Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier in Bayern Munich’s sights

The Independent  

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Aymeric Laporte believes many footballers are unhappy in Saudi Arabia
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Aymeric Laporte believes many footballers are unhappy in Saudi Arabia

The Independent  

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Manchester United transfer news: Ronald Araujo, Matthijs De Ligt, Michael Olise and more
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Manchester United transfer news: Ronald Araujo, Matthijs De Ligt, Michael Olise and more

The Independent  

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A lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, one final crack at the Premier League, TV work - or an extended break to spend time with family at his plush London home... what's next for Jose Mourinho after being
11 months, 3 weeks ago

A lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, one final crack at the Premier League, TV work - or an extended break to spend time with family at his plush London home... what's next for Jose Mourinho after being

Daily Mail  

Mail Sport has assessed Mourinho's possible options as he weighs up his future Jose Mourinho was finally put of his misery on Tuesday morning when he was sacked by Roma after two-and-a-half years at the club. Jose Mourinho was sacked by Roma on Tuesday after a dismal first half of the season His time at the club was littered with …

Transfer news roundup: Arsenal demand 30 million pounds for Eddie Nketiah
1 year ago

Transfer news roundup: Arsenal demand 30 million pounds for Eddie Nketiah

Hindustan Times  

The winter transfer window is currently in full flow, top European clubs are trying to reinforce their squads and also add more depth. Here are some of the key transfer news: Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid or Premier League PSG talisman Kylian Mbappe's transfer saga has taken a new turn. Newcastle United to sign Kalvin Phillips on loan Newcastle United …

Raphael Varane 'makes a decision' on potential move to Saudi Arabia - after being linked with a reunion with old team-mate Karim Benzema since falling out of favour at Man United
1 year ago

Raphael Varane 'makes a decision' on potential move to Saudi Arabia - after being linked with a reunion with old team-mate Karim Benzema since falling out of favour at Man United

Daily Mail  

It's tight at the top of the tree as: Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa all drop points.so who's winning Christmas so far? Raphael Varane has reportedly made a decision on a potential move to Saudi Arabia after falling out of favour at Manchester United. Raphael Varane's entourage suggest that a potential Saudi move is 'not a subject' for the player …

Transfer news roundup: Barcelona fail to sign Lionel Messi recommendation, Manchester United seek offers for Casemiro
1 year ago

Transfer news roundup: Barcelona fail to sign Lionel Messi recommendation, Manchester United seek offers for Casemiro

Hindustan Times  

With the winter transfer window approaching, European clubs will once again look to reinforce their squads ahead of the second-half of the ongoing season. The ongoing season has seen plenty of surprises, like Manchester United failing to qualify for the Champions League knockouts or Girona's performance in La Liga. Erik ten Hag is currently under-fire as Manchester United manager, and …

TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Arsenal are considering a move for a £60m midfielder, an ex-Man City star is keen to stay at Barcelona and Juventus are eyeing a former West Ham forward
1 year, 1 month ago

TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Arsenal are considering a move for a £60m midfielder, an ex-Man City star is keen to stay at Barcelona and Juventus are eyeing a former West Ham forward

Daily Mail  

The start of the January transfer window is fast approaching, and after four months of the 2023-24 season, clubs will have a strong idea of where they need to recruit to bolster their chances ahead of the back end of the campaign. Premier League leaders Arsenal have been linked with a move for a £60million midfielder Managers like Eddie Howe …

Lionel Messi Admits His Attraction to Join 'Very Powerful' Saudi Pro League
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi Admits His Attraction to Join 'Very Powerful' Saudi Pro League

News 18  

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has admitted he was attracted to joining Cristiano Ronaldo in ‘very powerful’ Saudi Pro League before his transfer to MLS. During the summer, Messi left Paris Saint-Germain and signed a free transfer to join MLS team Inter Miami. Messi has now acknowledged that he seriously considered moving to the Middle East to follow his enduring …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic DESTROYS Cristiano Ronaldo and other stars for Saudi Arabia move
1 year, 3 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic DESTROYS Cristiano Ronaldo and other stars for Saudi Arabia move

Daily Mail  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has torn into some of the world's biggest stars - including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema - for moving to Saudi Arabia to play football as he insists money is not everything. The likes of Ronaldo alongside Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez and Fabinho joined the Saudi league and took on lucrative money, with reports suggesting Brazil star …

Transfer rumours: Victor Osimhen in demand after Napoli fall-out and Chelsea eye AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez
1 year, 3 months ago

Transfer rumours: Victor Osimhen in demand after Napoli fall-out and Chelsea eye AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez

The Independent  

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Transfer rumours: Arsenal step up Ivan Toney interest and Chelsea want former striker back
1 year, 3 months ago

Transfer rumours: Arsenal step up Ivan Toney interest and Chelsea want former striker back

The Independent  

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Transfer rumours: Clubs look to sign Aaron Ramsdale after Arsenal drop him as Man Utd track Serge Gnabry
1 year, 3 months ago

Transfer rumours: Clubs look to sign Aaron Ramsdale after Arsenal drop him as Man Utd track Serge Gnabry

The Independent  

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Football rumours: Jadon Sancho deal for Saudi move falls at last hurdle
1 year, 4 months ago

Football rumours: Jadon Sancho deal for Saudi move falls at last hurdle

The Independent  

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Lionel Messi to Sergio Ramos: 5 superstars who rejected offers from Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Pro League
1 year, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi to Sergio Ramos: 5 superstars who rejected offers from Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Pro League

Hindustan Times  

Former Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos will be representing his childhood club Sevilla this season after 18 long years. A look at the top-five footballers who rejected offers from Saudi Arabian sides According to reports, Ramos had garnered interest from Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad, Galatasaray, FC Porto and Major League Soccer clubs. Ramos is not the only superstar who …

Mo Salah and Paul Pogba would be marquee arrivals, while Hugo Lloris and Donny van de Beek could be offered new starts... Who can still move to Saudi Arabia before their transfer window slams shut?
1 year, 4 months ago

Mo Salah and Paul Pogba would be marquee arrivals, while Hugo Lloris and Donny van de Beek could be offered new starts... Who can still move to Saudi Arabia before their transfer window slams shut?

Daily Mail  

The Saudi Arabian transfer window slamming shut would have barely been noticed 12 months ago, but the passing of this summer's deadline on Thursday will be a relief or a missed opportunity for European sides. Liverpool star Mohamed Salah continues to be linked with a £200m move to Saudi Arabia Jurgen Klopp will be among the managers most eager for …

Football rumours: Door not closed on Joao Palhinha’s Bayern Munich move
1 year, 4 months ago

Football rumours: Door not closed on Joao Palhinha’s Bayern Munich move

The Independent  

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TRANSFER GOSSIP: Man United outcast targeted by Galatasaray in loan switch, Saudi clubs refuse to give up on signing Paul Pogba, while Tottenham prepare to tear up a former star's contract
1 year, 4 months ago

TRANSFER GOSSIP: Man United outcast targeted by Galatasaray in loan switch, Saudi clubs refuse to give up on signing Paul Pogba, while Tottenham prepare to tear up a former star's contract

Daily Mail  

The transfer window slammed shut for several of Europe's major leagues on Friday with teams rushing to complete last minute deals. Galatasaray continue to push to sign Man United's Donny van de Beek following a loan bid Saudi Arabian clubs Al Ahli and Al Ittihad have not given up hope of signing Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba ahead of their transfer …

Transfer deadline day: Which players do Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea, Tottenham want?
1 year, 4 months ago

Transfer deadline day: Which players do Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea, Tottenham want?

The Hindu  

The summer transfer window is reaching its end for the 2023-24 window and the Premier League clubs continue to be vying for more players to either increase its depth or strengthen the starting XI. The transfer window got into sort of chaos after Saudi Arabian leagues started attracting players on a large scale, starting with Ruben Neves from Wolves and …

Saudi Arabia's big football splash: How the SPL sparked a fresh exodus of talent from Europe
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia's big football splash: How the SPL sparked a fresh exodus of talent from Europe

Hindustan Times  

Between 2014 and 2017, the football powers that be in Europe were rocked by what was widely described as an "exodus" of talent. Fundamental difference hiding in the similarities In June this year, Aleksander Ceferin, president of Europe's continental football governing body UEFA, said that Saudi Arabia's recent spending spree on some of the biggest names in world football is …

Football rumours: Crystal Palace unhappy with Chelsea over bid for Michael Olise
1 year, 4 months ago

Football rumours: Crystal Palace unhappy with Chelsea over bid for Michael Olise

The Independent  

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Saudi Pro league set to kick off new dawn for football
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi Pro league set to kick off new dawn for football

The Hindu  

When the new Saudi Pro League season kicks off on Friday, it will herald a new dawn for football in the Gulf kingdom which has spent close to half a billion dollars luring top players and coaches from traditional European powerhouses. Al-Ahli, in particular, is one of the few clubs that has benefited from the Saudi Public Investment Fund’s project …

Transfer News Highlights, August 7: Harry Kane Says His Goodbye to Fans, Kylian Mbappe Drama Continues
1 year, 5 months ago

Transfer News Highlights, August 7: Harry Kane Says His Goodbye to Fans, Kylian Mbappe Drama Continues

News 18  

Inter Deal For Emil Audero Nearing Completion Inter are closing in on Emil Audero deal as new backup goalkeeper. Reims Looming Over Ajax For Mohamed Daramy Reports state that French side Reims have presented an official bid to hijack Burnley’s move for Ajax’s Mohamed Daramy. “If we considered leaving Liverpool this year, we wouldn’t have renewed the contract at the …

Saudi investment has ‘changed’ transfer market, says Man City’s Guardiola after Mahrez exit
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi investment has ‘changed’ transfer market, says Man City’s Guardiola after Mahrez exit

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia has changed football’s transfer market in its bid to “create a strong league”, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Saturday after Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez left the Premier League club to join Al-Ahli. Arsenal unveils statue of ‘Invincibles’ manager Arsene Wenger outside stadium Asked if he had wanted Mahrez to remain at City, Guardiola told reporters, “Definitely. …

Transfer News Highlights 27 July: Kylian Mbappe Turns Down Saudi Talks, Al Hilal Want Marco Verratti
1 year, 5 months ago

Transfer News Highlights 27 July: Kylian Mbappe Turns Down Saudi Talks, Al Hilal Want Marco Verratti

News 18  

Transfer Window Updates: Hello and welcome to our coverage of the summer transfer window. Kylian Mbappe has turned down the blockbuster move to Saudi Arabia, following the mouth-watering offer that would pocket the French superstar a whopping 700 Million Euros a year. Al Hilal are interested in roping in PSG’s Italian midfielder Marco Verratti to further bolster their growing squad, …

Football Transfer News Highlights: Kylian Mbappe Finally Reacts to Al-Hilal Rumours, Sofyan Amrabat Set to Join Manchester United
1 year, 5 months ago

Football Transfer News Highlights: Kylian Mbappe Finally Reacts to Al-Hilal Rumours, Sofyan Amrabat Set to Join Manchester United

News 18  

Football Transfer News Highlights: Hello and welcome to our live blog of the summer transfer window, here you can get all the latest updates of all the football transfer rumours and gossip around the world. Kylian Mbappe’s transfer saga has once again taken center stage as PSG have reportedly accepted €300m — a record fee from Saudi Pro League club …

Football rumours: Premier League clubs scramble for Kylian Mbappe
1 year, 5 months ago

Football rumours: Premier League clubs scramble for Kylian Mbappe

The Independent  

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Football rumours: Kalvin Phillips attracting interest from Liverpool
1 year, 5 months ago

Football rumours: Kalvin Phillips attracting interest from Liverpool

The Independent  

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Saudi spending spree won’t harm MLS’s Messi-led global push, says Garber
1 year, 5 months ago

Saudi spending spree won’t harm MLS’s Messi-led global push, says Garber

The Hindu  

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said Saudi Arabia’s big spending on international players won’t hamper his league’s plans for a global push after the arrival of Lionel Messi. Englishmen Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, Italians Andrea Pirlo and Giorgio Chiellini and Sweden’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic are among the bigger names to have moved to the North American league. “So I …

Saudi Arabia transfer tracker: List of 2023 major summer moves
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia transfer tracker: List of 2023 major summer moves

Daily Mail  

N'Golo Kante and Karim Benzema have also moved to Saudi Arabia this summer The Saudi Arabia transfer window is set to close tonight, with several big name move already being completed over the window. Sadio Mane has become another big name to head to Saudi Arabia - joining Al-Nassr Aymeric Laporte completed his move from Manchester City to Al-Nassr back …

Football rumours: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain weighs up Saudi Arabia move
1 year, 6 months ago

Football rumours: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain weighs up Saudi Arabia move

The Independent  

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Saudi Arabia’s lavish recruitment drive rolls on despite Messi miss
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s lavish recruitment drive rolls on despite Messi miss

The Hindu  

Missing out on Lionel Messi hasn’t slowed Saudi Arabia’s ambitious recruitment drive as the oil-rich kingdom tries to establish itself as a viable destination for the world’s top players. World Cup and Champions League winner N’Golo Kante became the latest stellar player to head to the lucrative Pro League, signing a three-year contract Wednesday to team up with Benzema at …

Saudi Arabia’s lavish recruitment drive rolls on despite Messi miss
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s lavish recruitment drive rolls on despite Messi miss

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Missing out on Lionel Messi hasn’t slowed Saudi Arabia’s ambitious recruitment drive as the oil-rich kingdom tries to establish itself as a viable destination for the world’s top players. World Cup and Champions League winner N’Golo Kante became the latest stellar player to head to the lucrative Pro League, signing a three-year contract Wednesday to team up …

'Put an Instant Transfer Embargo': Gary Neville Calls on PL to Halt Transfer of Players to Saudi Arabia
1 year, 6 months ago

'Put an Instant Transfer Embargo': Gary Neville Calls on PL to Halt Transfer of Players to Saudi Arabia

News 18  

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has called for a trade embargo on the transfer of footballers from the ambitious Saudi Pro League. Neville’s comments come amid speculation that a stakeholder in the English club Chelsea has links to the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. “The Premier League should put an instant embargo on transfers to Saudi Arabia to ensure …

UEFA president Čeferin dismisses idea of threat to European soccer from big-spending Saudis
1 year, 6 months ago

UEFA president Čeferin dismisses idea of threat to European soccer from big-spending Saudis

Associated Press  

GENEVA — European soccer should not be afraid of a player exodus to Saudi Arabian clubs, UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin said Sunday, suggesting the country was making a mistake investing in stars at the end of their careers. Čeferin was asked by Netherlands broadcaster NOS if he was scared of a player exodus, and answered emphatically: “No, no, no.” “I …

Transfer Window June 17 Highlights: PSG 'Prepared' to Sell Kylian Mbappe to Manchester United After Sheikh Jassim Takeover
1 year, 6 months ago

Transfer Window June 17 Highlights: PSG 'Prepared' to Sell Kylian Mbappe to Manchester United After Sheikh Jassim Takeover

News 18  

Live Updates Transfer Window: Hello and welcome to our coverage of the football transfer window as football clubs around the world are keeping eyes on the players that suit their project for the upcoming seasons. Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Karim Benzema have grabbed the majority of limelight so far in the transfer window with their big moves. Meanwhile, Manchester …

Transfer rumours: Tottenham make £50m double bid for Leicester pair as Arsenal back out of midfielder deal
1 year, 6 months ago

Transfer rumours: Tottenham make £50m double bid for Leicester pair as Arsenal back out of midfielder deal

The Independent  

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Football rumours: Man United, Real Madrid and Chelsea fight for Kylian Mbappe
1 year, 6 months ago

Football rumours: Man United, Real Madrid and Chelsea fight for Kylian Mbappe

The Independent  

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Lionel Messi confirms he will sign for US side in shock move
1 year, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi confirms he will sign for US side in shock move

The Independent  

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N’Golo Kante set to sign with Al Ittihad, claims report
1 year, 7 months ago

N’Golo Kante set to sign with Al Ittihad, claims report

The Hindu  

World Cup-winning French midfielder N’Golo Kante has signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad, a club source told AFP on Wednesday, a day after Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema also joined the team. The club source did not divulge the size of the deal, which comes as the oil-rich Gulf monarchy buys up a swathe of players for its …

Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad: club source
1 year, 7 months ago

Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad: club source

The Hindu  

Real Madrid’s Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema has signed for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad for three years starting next season, a source in the Jeddah-based club told AFP on Tuesday. The announcement comes days after Real Madrid announced that the 35-year-old was leaving the club after 14 seasons, the day after coach Carlo Ancelotti had said there was “no doubt” Benzema’s …

Saudi Arabian soccer league to get more state funding from policy backed by crown prince MBS
1 year, 7 months ago

Saudi Arabian soccer league to get more state funding from policy backed by crown prince MBS

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Cristiano Ronaldo is already in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s push to attract the world’s best players entered another phase Monday when the sovereign wealth Public Investment Fund took a majority ownership stake in four of the country’s top clubs, including Ronaldo’s Al Nassr. Monday’s announcements seemed to effectively nationalize the top level of domestic soccer as a state …

Saudi Arabia privatises football clubs, eyes big-name signings
1 year, 7 months ago

Saudi Arabia privatises football clubs, eyes big-name signings

Al Jazeera  

Saudi Arabia aims to increase the revenue of its football league and bring it up to ‘top 10 in the world’. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund will take control of four of the kingdom’s top football clubs including Al Nassr, which Cristiano Ronaldo plays for, as the government revives a plan to privatise several state-owned sports clubs. The Public Investment …

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